Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Fujifilm•College Station, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of FP&A leads budgeting, re-budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities, ensuring robust performance management and a culture of forward-looking risk management where we anticipate and address issues early on. This role manages a team of up to four, partners with senior leadership across the business, and provides clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making. Responsibilities include ownership of planning cycles, P&L control and analysis, fixed cost management, variance analysis, governance and controls, and continuous process improvement. The role presents monthly results and insights to key stakeholders, and works closely with internal and external auditors. The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions. If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes.
Exceptional analytical rigor and attention to detail; adept at interpreting complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) with strong presentation skills to senior audiences.
High proficiency with financial systems, ERP, BI tools, and Excel/modeling; SAP experience is desirable.
Experience with revenue recognition under USGAAP and IFRS.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics with 8+ years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience OR;
Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field with 6+ years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience;
4+ years’ of people management experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion) and BI/reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
SAP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budget, re-budget, and rolling forecasts; own monthly forecasting including Day 3 flash.
Deliver executive-ready analysis and reports; present monthly results and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Perform variance analysis vs. budget/forecast; identify drivers, risks, opportunities, and actions.
Own P&L analysis across revenue, cost of sales, fixed costs, and depreciation; ensure accuracy, reconciliation, and clear narratives.
Manage fixed costs: track actuals, budgets, forecasts, and variances; partner with cost center owners to drive profitability, cost control and drive predictable spend and a “no surprises” culture.
Represent Finance in site S&OP; partner with Commercial and Program Management to translate demand and capacity utilization into revenue, margin and staffing plans; quantify risks/opportunities, and drive actions to optimize capacity utilization and financial outcomes.
Partner with Accounting on FP&A-related items (e.g., deferred/accrued revenue, accruals, prepayments); accountable for accurate revenue recognition on contracts and month-end close.
Improve FP&A processes, timelines, and standardization (e.g., close-to-forecast, forecast accuracy metrics, planning calendar).
Support internal and external audits; strengthen processes and controls.
Ensure FP&A deliverables align with internal controls and applicable requirements; support SOX-related controls as applicable.
Maintain documentation standards for budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, KPIs, and model assumptions.
Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team (4); set priorities, manage performance, and support career growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, IT, Corporate Finance) to drive transparency and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.